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YP53 TGN

2003 Ford Transit Connect

Orange Diesel 1753cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

115,407 mi
Last recorded115,407 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Ford Transit Connect105,441 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 TGN
MakeFord
ModelTransit Connect
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,753cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 115,407 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 113,517 miles

Very Dirty And Wet

Pass 6 Nov 2017 111,333 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 109,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 106,151 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 102,810 miles

damage to nearside front wheel

Fail 16 Oct 2014 102,810 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside front wheel

Pass 4 Nov 2013 100,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 97,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 94,227 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 94,227 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 87,050 miles

nearside inner cvj boot split

offside inner cvj boot split

Pass 30 Oct 2009 79,013 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 63,439 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Fail 30 Oct 2008 63,439 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 51,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 42,943 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit Connect?

Based on 3,622,068 MOT tests across 283,952 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
7,948
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
283,952
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 121,813
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 105,772
Stop lamp not working 69,148
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 67,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,256
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YP53 TGN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect in Orange with a 1,753cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Ford Transit Connect models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 105,441 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit Connect fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 121,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP53 TGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit Connect typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Transit Connect is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YP53 TGN registered?

YP53 TGN is a 2003 Ford Transit Connect, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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